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Don’t forget to include animals when preparing for emergencies
June is National Pet Preparedness Month, providing an opportunity for people to learn how to plan for pet safety during a disaster or emergency.
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Baled Hay and the Imported Fire Ant
If you buy, sell, or produce baled hay, check out USDA’s new factsheet titled “Questions and Answers: Moving Baled Hay From Areas Under Quarantine for Imported Fire Ant.”
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Flood Safety
Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. Learn what to do to keep your loved ones safe!
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Flooding & Fire Ants: Protect Your Family
In infested areas, fire ants can present a potentially serious medical threat to people and animals during times of flooding.
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Mosquito Control Around the Home
Mosquitoes can spread many diseases, to control mosquitoes effectively around the home, it helps to know about their life cycle.
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Adult Stress After a Disaster
Although a person’s reaction to post-disaster stress may be troubling, remember that these are normal reactions to abnormal situations.
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Lawn & Garden Weather Forecasts by County
Weather-related educational resources for agricultural production, lawn care, gardening and weather preparedness by Texas county.
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Clearing Debris from Land
Clearing debris from your property requires a plan that addresses priorities, removal techniques and safety issues.
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Thunderstorms & Lightning
Everything you need to know about thunderstorms and lightning, which can also produce heavy wind and even tornadoes.